Everyone in favour ofhiring people with disabilities,Raise your hand.

One in seven Albertans has a disability of some kind.
So if you're not accessing the talent pool of people with disabilities in your hiring, you're missing out on a lot of talent.

Maybe it's time to consider a shift inPerspective.

Ever notice that people think voice recognition software is cool, except when someone with a disability uses it?
Then suddenly it's an assistive technology?
Weird hey?

What you don't knowAbout workers with disabilities could fill an org chart.

75% of employees with disabilities don't require anything extra to help them do their jobs.
For those that do require assistance, 70% can be helped for under $500, which is usually tax deductible.

Workers with disabilities score higher when it comes toloyalty.

The retention rate for people with disabilities is 72% higher than that of the general population.
Not only that, but according to major employers they have fewer absences.
All of which saves you money.

In a province built by daring entrepreneurs,is hiring someone with a disability really considered a risk?

In Alberta hiring someone with a disability provides you with a return on Inclusivity,
because 92% of consumers have a positive image of companies that hire people with disabilities,
and 87% prefer to do business with those companies.
Risk? What risk?

About
Viable

One in three Canadian companies faces a skilled labour shortage, according to a 2012 study by CIBC World Markets.
With this and a strong business case in mind, Viable works with employers, service providers and people with disabilities to help achieve their workforce goals.

Do you have a
Viable Business?

'Disability' covers a huge spectrum of conditions, ranging from arthritis and depression to physical and developmental challenges.
You probably already accommodate a person with some sort of a disability in your organization without even thinking about it.

If you have more than seven employees, odds are you have an employee with a disability.
If you're unaware, it might mean that they're anxious about speaking up.
We can tell you how to bolster their confidence. The return for your organization is even greater productivity.
You're also letting the rest of your staff know how much you value your people.

Become MoreViable

Viable has a successful track record of promoting workplaces and changing employer perspectives toward people with disabilities.
Our innovative approach includes forging partnerships with industry associations, an attitude-changing marketing campaign, and employer best-practice discussions.
Our employer list includes some of the most innovative and forward-thinking organizations in Alberta.
Their common denominator is a desire to attract and retain the best people for the workforce.

ROI=Return on Inclusivity

Great companies bend over backwards for their people.
Viable helps employers attract and retain a wider variety of good candidates for their workforces.
Your chances of finding the right person for the job are better if you draw from a more diverse and inclusive labour pool.

Employees with disabilities routinely post productivity and retention rates higher than the average for persons without disabilities.
98% of people with a disability rate average or better in work safety compared to employees without disabilities.
In a Calgary survey, nearly half of the people with a disability also have a post-secondary education.
In short, it's a resource you can't ignore.

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DiversityNews

Working with people who have disabilities isn't counterproductive.
You're likely already doing it.
Almost half a million Albertans have a disability of some kind.
That number is only going to increase with the aging population, so the sooner you learn to adapt to people with disabilities, the better prepared your organization will be.
Here are some great examples of foresight.

ServiceProvidersAre Your BestResourcesFor Hiring

Business is often a matter of connections.
Viable can help you make the right ones to answer your questions, find valued employees and diversify your workplace.
We have a network of service providers who can help you access talent from places you may not have tried before.
Here is a list of professional resources...

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Take our simple hiring reality check.

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